[Reader-list] purposes of the reader-list

[Tapas Ray]

In the recent past, I have tried to make a related point - that a 
discussion forum such as Reader-list is for discussion and debate, not 
for propagating dogma. But some members seem impervious to this simple 
idea. Dhatri's practice of copy-pasting massive blocks of text instead 
of engaging in rational debate is a case in point.

As some have pointed out, the option of excluding errant posters is 
available, but its exercise is not desirable. This being the case, 
members interested in seeing that the list functions as it is meant to 
function, may simply delete everything that comes from the email 
addresses of posters like "we wi". In that case, any contribution to 
rational debate that these people might want to make - though this looks 
unlikely at this time - will also be deleted without being read. But 
that is something they will have brought upon themselves.

Tapas


Madhumita Lahiri wrote:
> The Reader List partly serves as a platform to create a lively community
> that discusses and debates key issues in new & old media practice and theory
> and reflects on the experience of the everyday, as well as technology,
> culture and politics in city spaces.
> The Sarai Reader's concern with the theme of the Public Domain means that
> the list is especially open to reflections on what is the nature of a free
> public space in our cities, and in our various practices, and what it might
> come to mean. The people who often post on the list include social
> theorists, activists, filmmakers, telecommunications engineers, artists and
> software programmers.
> 
> Copied from the website (https://mail.sarai.net/mailman/listinfo/reader-list
> )
> 
> Please keep the postings relevant to the description of the list. I find it
> difficult to wade through so many messages, many of which seem irrelevant to
> the description above -- and the reasons for which I subscribed to the
> listserv. I suspect that I'm not the only one.
> 
> Thanks, and best,
> Madhumita
> 
> On 9/21/07, we wi <dhatr1i at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> This time I would like to bring you the best things of all the times.
>>   aham atma gudakesa